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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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