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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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