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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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