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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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