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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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