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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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