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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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 subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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