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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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