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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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