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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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