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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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