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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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