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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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