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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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