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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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