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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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