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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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