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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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