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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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