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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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