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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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