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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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