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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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