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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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