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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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