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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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