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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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