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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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