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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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