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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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