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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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