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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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