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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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