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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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