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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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