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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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