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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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