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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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