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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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