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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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