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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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