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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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