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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models 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 teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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