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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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