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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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