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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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