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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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