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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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