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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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