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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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