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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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