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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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