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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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