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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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