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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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