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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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