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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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