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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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