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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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