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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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