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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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