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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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