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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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