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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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