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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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