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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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