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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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