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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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