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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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