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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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