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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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