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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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