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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses 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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