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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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