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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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