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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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