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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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