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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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