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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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