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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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