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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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