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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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