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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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