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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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