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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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