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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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