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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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