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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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