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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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