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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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