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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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