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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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