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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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