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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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