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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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