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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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