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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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