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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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