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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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