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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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