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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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