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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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