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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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