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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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