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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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