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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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