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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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