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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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