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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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