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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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