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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What 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 manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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