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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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