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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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