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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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