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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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