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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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