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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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