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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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