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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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