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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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