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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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