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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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