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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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