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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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