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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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