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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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