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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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