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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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