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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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