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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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