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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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