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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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