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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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