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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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