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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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