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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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