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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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