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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are 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 elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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