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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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