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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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