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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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