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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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