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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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