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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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