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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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