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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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