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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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