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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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