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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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