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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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