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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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