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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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