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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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