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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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