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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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