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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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