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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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