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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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