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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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