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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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