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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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