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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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