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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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