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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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