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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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