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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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