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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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