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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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