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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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