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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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