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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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