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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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