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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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