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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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