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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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