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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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