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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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