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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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