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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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