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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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