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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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