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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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