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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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