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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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