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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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