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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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