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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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