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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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