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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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