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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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