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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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