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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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