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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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