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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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