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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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