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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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