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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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