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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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