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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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