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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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