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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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