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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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