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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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