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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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