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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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