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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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