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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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