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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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