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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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