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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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