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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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