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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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