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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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