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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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