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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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