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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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