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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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