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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key 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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