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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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