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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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