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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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