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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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