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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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