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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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