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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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