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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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