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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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