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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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