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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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