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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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