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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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