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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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