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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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