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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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