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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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