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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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