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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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