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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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