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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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