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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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