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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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