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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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