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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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