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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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