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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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