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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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