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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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