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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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