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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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