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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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