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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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