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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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