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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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