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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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