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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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