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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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