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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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