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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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