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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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