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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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