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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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