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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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