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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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