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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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