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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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