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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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