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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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