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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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