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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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