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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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