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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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