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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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