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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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