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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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