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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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