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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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