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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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