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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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