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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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