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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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