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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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