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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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