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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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