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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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