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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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