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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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