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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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