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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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