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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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