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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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