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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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