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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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