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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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