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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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