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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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