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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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