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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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