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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important 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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