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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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