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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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