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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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