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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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