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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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