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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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