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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low 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 e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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