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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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