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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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