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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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