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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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