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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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