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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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