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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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