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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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