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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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