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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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