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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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