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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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