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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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