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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with 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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