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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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