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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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