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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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