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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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