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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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