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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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