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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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