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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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