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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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