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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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