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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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