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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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