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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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