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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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