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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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