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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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