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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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