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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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