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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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