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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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