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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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