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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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