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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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