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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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