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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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