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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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