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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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