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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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