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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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