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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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