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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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