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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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