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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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