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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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