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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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