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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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