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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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