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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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