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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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