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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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