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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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