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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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