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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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