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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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