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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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