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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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