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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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