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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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