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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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