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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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