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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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