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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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