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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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