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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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