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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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