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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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