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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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