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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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