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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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