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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates 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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