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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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