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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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