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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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