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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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