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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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