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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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