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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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