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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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