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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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