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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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