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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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