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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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