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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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