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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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