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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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