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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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