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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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