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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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