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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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