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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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