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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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