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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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