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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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