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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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