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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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