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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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