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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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