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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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