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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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