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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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