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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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