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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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