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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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