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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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