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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts 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 stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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