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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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