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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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