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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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