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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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