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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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