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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major 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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