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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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