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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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