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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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