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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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