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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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