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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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