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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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