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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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