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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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