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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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