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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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