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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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