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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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