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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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