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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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