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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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