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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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