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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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