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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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