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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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