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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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