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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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