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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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