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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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