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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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