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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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