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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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