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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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