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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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