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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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