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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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