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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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