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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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