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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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