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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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