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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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