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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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