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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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