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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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