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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models 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 handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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