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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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