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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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