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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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