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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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