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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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