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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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