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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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