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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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