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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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