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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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