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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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