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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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