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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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