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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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