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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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