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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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