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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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