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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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