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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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