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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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