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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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