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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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