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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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