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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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