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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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