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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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