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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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