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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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