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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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