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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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