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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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