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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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