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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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