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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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