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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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