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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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