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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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