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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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