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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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