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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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