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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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