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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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