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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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