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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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