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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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