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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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