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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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