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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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