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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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