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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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