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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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