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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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